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DK08 VPV

2008 Honda Civic

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,829 mi
Last recorded77,829 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 VPV
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 77,829 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 77,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 77,664 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,928 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 72,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 71,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,066 miles

Nearside headlamp has one bracket broken but lamp still secure and not affecting beam pattern

Fail 20 Feb 2019 67,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp has one bracket broken but lamp still secure and not affecting beam pattern

all tyres perished/cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2018 63,366 miles

Central Rear Outer registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre valve perished/minor cracks

Offside Rear Outer tyre valve perished/minor cracks

Fail 19 Feb 2018 63,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Outer registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre valve perished/minor cracks

Offside Rear Outer tyre valve perished/minor cracks

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,145 miles

Offside Front indicator lense cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 53,766 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,037 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 50,037 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,052 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 36,180 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 30,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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DK08 VPV is a 2008 Honda Civic in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK08 VPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK08 VPV registered?

DK08 VPV is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is DK08 VPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 VPV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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